Anderson: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

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Anderson Overview

Meaning

Son of Anders/Andrew, man/manly

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scandinavian, Scottish, English, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Andrew, means “man” or “manly.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.dər.sən/

Popularity

Anderson is favored in the USA and Brazil, where it is used both as a given name and surname. In 2023, Anderson ranked #335 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Distinguished, dependable, noble

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often chosen for its ties to the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew.

Name Day

November 30th (Scotland)

Anderson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Anders, Andrew, Andre, Anderson, Andersson

Common Nicknames

Andy, Drew, Ander, Ando, Sonny

Diminutives

Andi, Anders, Derry, Ender, Andie

Famous People

Anderson Cooper
(American Journalist)
Anderson Silva
(Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist)
Anderson Paak
(American Musician)
Anderson Varejão
(Brazilian Basketball Player)
Anderson Freire
(Brazilian Singer)
Anderson Ribeiro
(Brazilian Footballer)
Anderson Mazoka
(Zambian Politician)
Anderson Dawson
(Australian Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Anderson Dawes
("The Expanse," TV Series)
"Mr. Anderson's House"
(Film)
Anderson Silva
("Spider," Film)
Neo
(Mr. Anderson)
"Anderson's Adventure"
(Children's Book)
"Anderson Cooper 360°"
(TV Show)

Places

Anderson City
(Indiana, USA)
Anderson Park
(Auckland, New Zealand)
Anderson River
(British Columbia, Canada)
Anderson Valley
(California, USA)
Anderson Lake State Park
(Washington, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Anderson?

The meaning of the name Anderson is pretty straightforward: it means “son of Andrew.” This connection to the strength and dependability associated with Andrew gives the name a sense of reliability and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Anderson?

Anderson is derived from the Greek name Andrew, which means “man” or “manly.” It evolved through Old English and Scandinavian influences to mean “son of Andrew.”

Anderson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Anderson in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3282021	#3372022	#3322023
Top 3 Rankings	#2151882	#2161890	#2401894

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Anderson

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	332 (+5 from 2022)	1005 (+8 from 2022)	0.05488
2022	337 (-9 from 2021)	997 (-6 from 2021)	0.05323
2021	328 (-22 from 2020)	1003 (-80 from 2020)	0.05353
2020	306 (+11 from 2019)	1083 (+26 from 2019)	0.05855
2019	317 (-20 from 2018)	1057 (-115 from 2018)	0.05500
2018	297 (-3 from 2017)	1172 (-29 from 2017)	0.06030
2017	294 (+10 from 2016)	1201 (+39 from 2016)	0.06068
2016	304 (+2 from 2015)	1162 (-24 from 2015)	0.05736
2015	306 (-2 from 2014)	1186 (+24 from 2014)	0.05801
2014	304 (-1 from 2013)	1162 (+8 from 2013)	0.05670
2013	303 (-23 from 2012)	1154 (-95 from 2012)	0.05711
2012	280 (+14 from 2011)	1249 (+104 from 2011)	0.06155
2011	294 (+19 from 2010)	1145 (+125 from 2010)	0.05636
2010	313 (-25 from 2009)	1020 (-122 from 2009)	0.04965
2009	288 (+37 from 2008)	1142 (+125 from 2008)	0.05384
2008	325 (+21 from 2007)	1017 (+91 from 2007)	0.04664
2007	346 (+53 from 2006)	926 (+172 from 2006)	0.04180
2006	399 (+100 from 2005)	754 (+258 from 2005)	0.03439
2005	499 (+95 from 2004)	496 (+126 from 2004)	0.02332
2004	594 (+19 from 2003)	370 (+30 from 2003)	0.01751
2003	613 (+51 from 2002)	340 (+59 from 2002)	0.01618
2002	664 (+88 from 2001)	281 (+52 from 2001)	0.01360
2001	752 (+30 from 2000)	229 (+18 from 2000)	0.01107
2000	782 (-15 from 1999)	211 (+3 from 1999)	0.01010
1999	767 (+104 from 1998)	208 (+42 from 1998)	0.01020
1998	871 (-55 from 1997)	166 (-13 from 1997)	0.00819
1997	816 (-8 from 1996)	179 (+1 from 1996)	0.00896
1996	808 (+49 from 1995)	178 (+18 from 1995)	0.00888
1995	857 (-47 from 1994)	160 (-10 from 1994)	0.00795
1994	810 (+83 from 1993)	170 (+27 from 1993)	0.00834
1993	893 (-50 from 1992)	143 (-13 from 1992)	0.00692
1992	843 (-16 from 1991)	156 No change from 1991	0.00743
1991	827 (+54 from 1990)	156 (+20 from 1990)	0.00736
1990	881 (+81 from 1989)	136 (+24 from 1989)	0.00632
1989	962 (-46 from 1988)	112 (+4 from 1988)	0.00534
1988	916 (+80 from 1987)	108 (+17 from 1987)	0.00539
1987	996 (-38 from 1986)	91 No change from 1986	0.00467
1986	958 (-41 from 1985)	91 (-7 from 1985)	0.00474
1985	917 (+70 from 1984)	98 (+17 from 1984)	0.00509
1984	987 (-42 from 1983)	81 (-6 from 1983)	0.00432
1983	945 (-2 from 1982)	87 (-3 from 1982)	0.00467
1982	943 (+134 from 1981)	90 (+19 from 1981)	0.00477
1981	1077 (-67 from 1980)	71 (-9 from 1980)	0.00381
1980	1010 (+30 from 1979)	80 (+8 from 1979)	0.00431
1979	1040 (-79 from 1978)	72 (-9 from 1978)	0.00402
1978	961 (+65 from 1977)	81 (+11 from 1977)	0.00474
1977	1026 (-64 from 1976)	70 (-5 from 1976)	0.00410
1976	962 (+57 from 1975)	75 (+10 from 1975)	0.00459
1975	1019 (-16 from 1974)	65 (-2 from 1974)	0.00401
1974	1003 (-62 from 1973)	67 (-6 from 1973)	0.00411
1973	941 (-31 from 1972)	73 (-4 from 1972)	0.00452
1972	910 (-9 from 1971)	77 (-5 from 1971)	0.00460
1971	901 (+25 from 1970)	82 (+8 from 1970)	0.00451
1970	926 (-23 from 1969)	74 (+3 from 1969)	0.00388
1969	903 (+123 from 1968)	71 (+19 from 1968)	0.00388
1968	1026 (-208 from 1967)	52 (-25 from 1967)	0.00293
1967	818 (+35 from 1966)	77 (+5 from 1966)	0.00433
1966	853 (-28 from 1965)	72 (-8 from 1965)	0.00396
1965	825 (+14 from 1964)	80 (-2 from 1964)	0.00422
1964	839 (+154 from 1963)	82 (+24 from 1963)	0.00405
1963	993 (-152 from 1962)	58 (-23 from 1962)	0.00281
1962	841 (-51 from 1961)	81 (-12 from 1961)	0.00385
1961	790 (+40 from 1960)	93 (+9 from 1960)	0.00431
1960	830 (-42 from 1959)	84 (-11 from 1959)	0.00388
1959	788 (-32 from 1958)	95 (-1 from 1958)	0.00439
1958	756 (-22 from 1957)	96 (-8 from 1957)	0.00446
1957	734 (+11 from 1956)	104 (+7 from 1956)	0.00475
1956	745 (-17 from 1955)	97 (-3 from 1955)	0.00452
1955	728 (-64 from 1954)	100 (-18 from 1954)	0.00478
1954	664 (+5 from 1953)	118 (+5 from 1953)	0.00570
1953	669 (+34 from 1952)	113 (+14 from 1952)	0.00564
1952	703 (-15 from 1951)	99 (-4 from 1951)	0.00502
1951	688 (-20 from 1950)	103 (-6 from 1950)	0.00539
1950	668 (-31 from 1949)	109 (-6 from 1949)	0.00599
1949	637 (+46 from 1948)	115 (+19 from 1948)	0.00638
1948	683 (-49 from 1947)	96 (-22 from 1947)	0.00538
1947	634 (+8 from 1946)	118 (+18 from 1946)	0.00635
1946	642 (-26 from 1945)	100 (+4 from 1945)	0.00606
1945	616 (+26 from 1944)	96 (+4 from 1944)	0.00700
1944	642 (-9 from 1943)	92 (-9 from 1943)	0.00662
1943	633 (-49 from 1942)	101 (-12 from 1942)	0.00694
1942	584 (+29 from 1941)	113 (+17 from 1941)	0.00802
1941	613 (-21 from 1940)	96 (-4 from 1940)	0.00765
1940	592 (-27 from 1939)	100 (-2 from 1939)	0.00843
1939	565 (+50 from 1938)	102 (+9 from 1938)	0.00900
1938	615 (+21 from 1937)	93 (+8 from 1937)	0.00818
1937	636 (-80 from 1936)	85 (-21 from 1936)	0.00777
1936	556 (+77 from 1935)	106 (+20 from 1935)	0.00996
1935	633 (-10 from 1934)	86 (-6 from 1934)	0.00804
1934	623 (-66 from 1933)	92 (-13 from 1933)	0.00866
1933	557 (+65 from 1932)	105 (+14 from 1932)	0.01029
1932	622 (-34 from 1931)	91 (-8 from 1931)	0.00847
1931	588 (-48 from 1930)	99 (-23 from 1930)	0.00925
1930	540 (+58 from 1929)	122 (+19 from 1929)	0.01080
1929	598 (-61 from 1928)	103 (-25 from 1928)	0.00930
1928	537 (+6 from 1927)	128 (-1 from 1927)	0.01122
1927	543 (-34 from 1926)	129 (-14 from 1926)	0.01110
1926	509 (+34 from 1925)	143 (+15 from 1925)	0.01248
1925	543 (-5 from 1924)	128 (-10 from 1924)	0.01112
1924	538 (-39 from 1923)	138 (-11 from 1923)	0.01180
1923	499 (+18 from 1922)	149 (+7 from 1922)	0.01316
1922	517 (+32 from 1921)	142 (+13 from 1921)	0.01262
1921	549 (-99 from 1920)	129 (-51 from 1920)	0.01134
1920	450 (+42 from 1919)	180 (+33 from 1919)	0.01635
1919	492 (+26 from 1918)	147 (+13 from 1918)	0.01448
1918	518 (-10 from 1917)	134 (+6 from 1917)	0.01278
1917	508 (-20 from 1916)	128 (-7 from 1916)	0.01334
1916	488 (+18 from 1915)	135 (+14 from 1915)	0.01462
1915	506 (-47 from 1914)	121 (+11 from 1914)	0.01374
1914	459 (-3 from 1913)	110 (+20 from 1913)	0.01610
1913	456 (-32 from 1912)	90 (+5 from 1912)	0.01678
1912	424 (-52 from 1911)	85 (+29 from 1911)	0.01883
1911	372 (-19 from 1910)	56 (+4 from 1910)	0.02320
1910	353 (-28 from 1909)	52 (+2 from 1909)	0.02494
1909	325 (+10 from 1908)	50 (+5 from 1908)	0.02827
1908	335 (+82 from 1907)	45 (+15 from 1907)	0.02705
1907	417 (-115 from 1906)	30 (-16 from 1906)	0.01892
1906	302 (-3 from 1905)	46 (+1 from 1905)	0.03193
1905	299 (-26 from 1904)	45 (-4 from 1904)	0.03142
1904	273 (+80 from 1903)	49 (+19 from 1903)	0.03538
1903	353 (-36 from 1902)	30 (-7 from 1902)	0.02320
1902	317 (+42 from 1901)	37 (+11 from 1901)	0.02787
1901	359 (-85 from 1900)	26 (-30 from 1900)	0.02249
1900	274 (+72 from 1899)	56 (+29 from 1899)	0.03454
1899	346 (-72 from 1898)	27 (-16 from 1898)	0.02344
1898	274 (-16 from 1897)	43 (-3 from 1897)	0.03255
1897	258 (+38 from 1896)	46 (+7 from 1896)	0.03772
1896	296 (+33 from 1895)	39 (+8 from 1895)	0.03022
1895	329 (-89 from 1894)	31 (-19 from 1894)	0.02448
1894	240 (+18 from 1893)	50 (+4 from 1893)	0.04003
1893	258 (+12 from 1892)	46 (+2 from 1892)	0.03800
1892	270 (+35 from 1891)	44 (+14 from 1891)	0.03347
1891	305 (-89 from 1890)	30 (-29 from 1890)	0.02746
1890	216 (+35 from 1889)	59 (+17 from 1889)	0.04929
1889	251 (+9 from 1888)	42 (-4 from 1888)	0.03528
1888	260 (-6 from 1887)	46 (+7 from 1887)	0.03541
1887	254 (+40 from 1886)	39 (+5 from 1886)	0.03568
1886	294 (-38 from 1885)	34 (-8 from 1885)	0.02856
1885	256 (-9 from 1884)	42 (-6 from 1884)	0.03622
1884	247 (+16 from 1883)	48 (+10 from 1883)	0.03911
1883	263 (-48 from 1882)	38 (-20 from 1882)	0.03379
1882	215 (+29 from 1881)	58 (+18 from 1881)	0.04753
1881	244 (+8 from 1880)	40 (-3 from 1880)	0.03694
1880	252 First SSA data recorded	43 First SSA data recorded	0.03632

American States Popularity Rankings for Anderson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

#3492021

#3732022

#3902023

California (CA)

#3722021

#4202022

#4282023

New York (NY)

#2912021

#3142022

#3492023

Georgia (GA)

#2682021

#2692022

#2082023

North Carolina (NC)

#2232021

#2552022

#1832023

Florida (FL)

#3432021

#2782022

#3032023

Virginia (VA)

#2692021

#1772022

#1802023

Alabama (AL)

#2512021

#1912022

#2222023

Ohio (OH)

#3262021

#3702022

#2972023

Tennessee (TN)

#1822021

#1772022

#1982023

Mississippi (MS)

#1912021

#2522022

#2782023

New Jersey (NJ)

#2962021

#2912022

#3052023

Louisiana (LA)

#3172021

#2172022

#2182023

Maryland (MD)

#2112021

#2532022

#2062023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3602021

#2652022

#2522023

South Carolina (SC)

#3072021

#1562022

#2952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#3762021

#4372022

#3762023

Illinois (IL)

#4082021

#4802022

#4512023

Kentucky (KY)

#1802021

#1872022

#2962023

Michigan (MI)

#5322021

#5262022

#4682023

Missouri (MO)

#2922021

#2872022

#2832023

Indiana (IN)

#4122021

#4822022

#4522023

Arizona (AZ)

#6862021

#5312022

#4872023

Washington (WA)

#4452021

#4792022

#4702023

Colorado (CO)

#3282021

#5492022

#3262023

Arkansas (AR)

#3312021

#3572022

#3302023

Oklahoma (OK)

#5072021

#4972022

#2872023

Connecticut (CT)

#2642021

#1992022

#3482023

Kansas (KS)

#5132021

#4442022

#3022023

Utah (UT)

#5132020

#4612021

#4332022

District of Columbia (DC)

#1602021

#1222022

#1992023

Iowa (IA)

#4562021

#3862022

#3522023

Oregon (OR)

#4522021

#4312022

#3652023

Wisconsin (WI)

#5132021

#7872022

#5692023

Minnesota (MN)

#4042021

#5992022

#8182023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1962020

#2042021

#1652022

Nebraska (NE)

#3832019

#3312020

#2912023

West Virginia (WV)

#2312020

#2612021

#2982023

New Mexico (NM)

#3471983

#4062012

#3772016

Idaho (ID)

#2842016

#3472018

#3512021

Nevada (NV)

#3282013

#3962015

#3652017

Delaware (DE)

#1322018

#1812021

#1822023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1872015

#1952017

#2202019

Maine (ME)

#2142010

#2312012

#2362013

South Dakota (SD)

#2542014

#2462018

Popularity Rankings for Anderson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil

#151990 (Decade)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#4582004

#4702005

#3462009

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#4052021

#4452022

#3842023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#4512002

#7182012

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#4961982

#4961984

#4971996

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#6632016

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#7982020

#9802021

#6712022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#9722009

#9312013

#9032015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Anderson a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Anderson is a surname and male given name, but today it can be unisex, especially for parents seeking non-traditional names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Anderson

Andi
Anders
Derry
Ender
Andie

Anderson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Anderson Cooper (Journalist, born 1967): An American television journalist and anchor for CNN, hosting "Anderson Cooper 360°."
Anderson Silva (Mixed Martial Artist, born 1975): A Brazilian mixed martial artist regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA.
Anderson Paak (Musician, born 1986): An American musician and singer known for his unique blend of soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
Anderson Varejão (Basketball Player, born 1982): A Brazilian professional basketball player who had a long career in the NBA.
Anderson Freire (Singer, born 1980): A Brazilian gospel singer and songwriter with numerous popular tracks.
Anderson Ribeiro (Footballer, born 1981): A Brazilian footballer who played for various clubs in Europe and South America.
Anderson Mazoka (Politician, 1943–2006): A Zambian politician and founder of the United Party for National Development.
Anderson Dawson (Politician, 1863–1910): An Australian politician who served as the Premier of Queensland and was a significant figure in labor politics.

Anderson Dawes ("The Expanse," 2015 TV Series): A charismatic and influential leader within the Belter community.
"Mr. Anderson's House" (2018 Film): A psychological thriller about a mysterious house with a dark history.
Anderson Silva ("Spider," 2011 Film): A documentary following the life and career of the legendary MMA fighter.
Neo (Mr. Anderson) ("The Matrix," 1999 Film Series): A computer hacker who discovers the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
"Anderson's Adventure" (2014 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young boy's magical journey through a fantastical land.
"Anderson Cooper 360°" (2003 TV Show): A news program featuring the award-winning journalist's in-depth reporting and analysis.

Anderson City (Indiana, USA): A city in Madison County with a rich history and a diverse cultural heritage.
Anderson Park (Auckland, New Zealand): A large public park featuring beautiful gardens and recreational facilities.
Anderson River (British Columbia, Canada): A river flowing through the Canadian Rockies, popular for fishing and hiking.
Anderson Valley (California, USA): A picturesque valley in Mendocino County known for its vineyards and wineries.
Anderson Lake State Park (Washington, USA): A state park offering outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
Anderson Island (Washington, USA): A small island in Puget Sound with scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere.

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McAndrew
MacAnder

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